Flowers starts in place of Pierzynski for Sox

The only change in the Chicago White Sox's lineup Tuesday night is that catcher Tyler Flowers will start in place of A.J. Pierzynski against Cubs left-hander Travis Wood.

Pierzynski is batting .286 against left-handed pitchers this season, but Flowers has received ample playing time against lefties. Flowers is batting .263 with two home runs in 19 at-bats against lefties.

Among the Sox's active players, only Orlando Hudson (0-for-2) has faced Wood.